Emblem of Punjab, India | |
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Armiger | Government of Punjab, India |
Crest | Wheat stem |
Shield | Lion Capital of Ashoka |
Supporters | Crossed talwar swords |
Motto | सत्यमेव जयते Satyameva Jayate "Truth alone triumphs" |
The Emblem of Punjab, India is the official state emblem of the State of Punjab, India and it is used as the official symbol of the Government of Punjab, India.[1][2][3]
Design[edit]
The emblem of Punjab consists of the encircled Lion Capital of Ashoka (depicting ancient Ashoka-era heritage found at Sanghol[4]) with a Wheat stem above it and crossed Swords below it.[5] Around the lion capital is written the legend "Government of Punjab" in the English, Hindi and Punjabi languages.
Historical emblems[edit]
During British rule in India, the undivided province of Punjab was granted a coat of arms. These arms consisted of a purple shield charged with a sun rising over five rivers in silver. The motto translated at "Let it grow from the rivers"[6] The name "Punjab" means land of five rivers.
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Coat of Arms of Punjab Province (British India)
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Emblem of the former Patiala and East Punjab States Union
Former princely states in Punjab[edit]
Government banner[edit]
The government of Punjab can be represented by a banner depicting the emblem of the state on a white background.[7]
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Banner of Punjab, India
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "List of Indian States and their Symbols". Jagran Josh. 2017-08-14. Retrieved 2020-03-09.
- ^ "Symbols of Indian States". Study & Score. Retrieved 2020-03-09.
- ^ Sura, Ajay. "Stop use of national emblem on letterheads, Punjab and Haryana HC tells its senior administration staff". The Times of India. Retrieved 2020-03-09.
- ^ "A treasure from the past". The Tribune. 2008-02-10. Retrieved 2020-09-08.
- ^ "Interesting and Important Facts about Punjab". Day Today GK. 2016-05-02. Retrieved 2020-03-09.
- ^ "PUNJAB". www.hubert-herald.nl.
- ^ "Vexilla Mundi". www.vexilla-mundi.com.